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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daisy say is a disagreeable thing for Winterbourne today?

2. When does Winterbourne decide emphatically that Daisy is not a nice girl?

3. What do Daisy, Giovanelli, and Winterbourne do in the Pincian Garden?

4. At the party, what does Daisy seem to prefer?

5. What kind of company does Mrs. Costello say Daisy has been keeping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Walker say Daisy has done that is unacceptable?

2. How does Winterbourne respond to Mrs. Costello?

3. Seeing Daisy with Giovanelli, how does he feel about her flirtation?

4. How does James show that Daisy is not romantically interested in Giovanelli?

5. Describe Daisy's coquettish behavior that Winterbourne takes the wrong way.

6. How does Henry James satirize Americans in the scene at Mrs. Walker's afternoon gathering?

7. Describe the coincidental meeting between Winterbourne and Daisy.

8. How does Daisy astonish Mrs. Walker that afternoon in her house?

9. What is Winterbourne's ulterior motive in going with Daisy to meet Giovanelli?

10. What shows the determination of Mrs. Walker to save the reckless American girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about understanding other people. As an example, Winterbourne never seems to catch on to Daisy's teasing. Your essay should discuss the importance of learning other people's personalities in order to build good relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the modern social distinction of money. Use the example of a girl or boy from a wealthy family falling in love with someone from a middle income family. Discuss how such situations may play out.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the growth and change in America after the Civil War (1861-1865) which saw people like the Millers become quite wealthy through industry and become world travelers. Your essay should discuss the American spirit and the American dream that influenced its growth and development.

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